SPC's Revised Rules Extend Reach of International Commercial Courts

In December 2023, China's Supreme People’s Court's newly amended provisions extended the reach of its International Commercial Courts (CICC). To establish a valid choice of court agreement, three requirements must be met - the international nature, the agreement in writing, and the amount in controversy - while the 'actual connection' is no longer required.

Thus Spoke Chinese Judges on International Civil Jurisdiction: Insights from Chinese Supreme Court Justices on 2023 Civil Procedure Law Amendment (1)

The insights from Chinese Supreme Court Justices on the 2023 Civil Procedure Law Amendment highlight significant modifications to international civil procedure rules, including expanded jurisdiction of Chinese courts, enhancements in consensual jurisdiction, and coordination of international jurisdictional conflicts.

SPC Highlights Environmental Case Surge in Report to NPC, Emphasizes Global Collaboration

In October 2023, China’s Supreme People’s Court (SPC) reported to China’s top legislature, the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, on a notable rise in environmental cases handled by Chinese courts, emphasizing international collaboration for environmental justice principles.

Judge Shen Hongyu Heads SPC's Int'l Commercial Dispute Resolution Department

In October 2023, Judge Shen Hongyu was appointed the Chief Judge of the Fourth Civil Division of the Supreme People’s Court. This Division is an international commercial dispute department, that handles cases involving foreign-related civil and commercial matters, the recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards and judgments in China, and formulates judicial policies and judicial interpretations applicable nationwide in these areas.

SPC Asserts China's Global Jurisdiction in OPPO-Interdigital SEP Licensing Fee Battle

In September 2023, China's Supreme People’s Court confirmed Chinese courts’ global jurisdiction in SEP cases, upholding the lower court’s ruling in the OPPO v. Interdigital dispute over licensing fees for standard essential patents.

SPC Releases 2020 Annual Report on Judicial Review of Commercial Arbitration

In September 2023, China’s Supreme People’s Court released its 2020 Annual Report on Judicial Review of Commercial Arbitration, aiming to standardize criteria, regulate judicial review power, guide arbitration institutions, and provide case materials for legislative amendments.

SPC Releases Judicial Policy on Family Education

In May 2023, China’s Supreme People’s Court (SPC) and the All-China Women’s Federation issued the “Opinions on Providing Guidance on Family Education”.

Supreme Courts of China and Singapore Sign MOU in Litigation-Mediation-Litigation (LML)

In April 2023, the Supreme Courts of China and Singapore signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation on the management of international commercial disputes in the context of the Belt and Road Initiative through a Litigation-Mediation-Litigation (LML) framework.

Zhang Jun Elected SPC President

Zhang Jun (张军) is elected as China's Supreme People's Court president for a five-year term (2023 to 2028).

SPC Reports on Work of Chinese Courts (2018 -2023)

In March 2023, China’s Supreme People’s Court reported to the first session of the 14th National People’s Congress, covering how the Chinese court system has been doing in past five years.